Mini Cooper S owners have reported 40 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems |
The front passenger seat occupant sensor is failing. The dash light comes on intermittingly when a passenger is seated and the vehicle is in operation. The problem started 03/19/2021. This is a major safety issue. The front passenger air bag(s) may not deploy in case of an accident. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper S. The contact was traveling 35 mph when the steering became extremely tight. There was no warning prior to the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred before but not as extreme as the most current failure. Read details...